The Employment and Reward Team are responsible for delivering operational Employment and Reward services including the processing of all employee contracts and pay records, and administering of associated pensions and payments. We also manage a range of non-financial rewards and salary sacrifice schemes. It is an extremely busy team with tight deadlines to ensure employees are paid correctly each month. We currently have a temporary vacancy for a part time Employment & Reward Officer to join our friendly team and help us to provide an efficient and effective HR and Payroll service.
You should be self-motivated and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and able to work to deadlines. Accuracy and having a very good eye for detail are essential requirements for this role. Previous experience of working in either a payroll or HR setting would be highly desirable but training will be offered.
This role will be office based for the initial training period (around 6-8 weeks), after which there would be the option to request hybrid or home working.
Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
To provide an employment and reward service including all Council and third party payrolls ensuring that the processing of all Council Employee contract and pay records, complies with Council Policy, financial and data protection protocols, current terms and conditions, and the relevant legislation and statutory regulations.
Educated to 'Higher' level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate
equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.